Bournemouth vs Norwich
England – Premier League
Date: Saturday, 19 October 2019
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth).
match preview
It can often be forgotten that the comfort of mid-table position Bournemouth is one of the greatest achievements in modern history of the Premier League.
Having spent most of their existence in the third tier of English football, never to grace the top division in their history before 2015, this Bournemouth side under Howe now seems comfortable playing at the highest level of English football.
In front of a small home crowd just 11,300 fans, Bournemouth employing highly disciplined, high-intensity 4-4-2 system that gives them a solid defensive structure along with the perfect platform to launch the counter-attack.
While 4-4-2 is often regarded as a mysterious setup, formation Howe application combines the basic principles of what constitutes success in modern football - the example of how the wings Joshua King and Harry Wilson generally end up attacking movement under central defender overload center and creating a gap.
It is the combination of the structure of the attack meticulously planned - boiled into patterns and stages of field-specific - and a defense marshalled by the impressive Nathan Ake, a definite favorite to succeed Simon Francis as captain of the club, who made the trip to Bournemouth making it difficult for the team struggled under their ,
If Bournemouth had been mostly predictable units so far this season, Norwich should be seen as contrary, it seems to oscillate between success and abject failure surprise.
Daniel Farke side began this season by making the headlines through striker Teemu Pukki, given the 'Player of the Month' for scoring five goals in the opening three games, and a superb 3-2 win over Manchester City, becoming the first team to record a league win over champions since January.
More recently, however, Norwich have lost three consecutive games, scoring only one goal in this period - a consolation goal during a surprise 5-1 at home to Aston Villa, left side of East Anglia in the unpleasant position after eight games.
In a similar style to Howe, Farke have a clear tactical vision, always playing out from the back and methodically broke through the line to make a quick transition into the final third, but at that time produced mixed results.
Norwich fate this season, therefore, will be determined by how faithfully and effectively Farke player is committed to the ideals as the season goes on - even in the face of such a stinging defeat they suffered last time.
Having spent most of their existence in the third tier of English football, never to grace the top division in their history before 2015, this Bournemouth side under Howe now seems comfortable playing at the highest level of English football.
In front of a small home crowd just 11,300 fans, Bournemouth employing highly disciplined, high-intensity 4-4-2 system that gives them a solid defensive structure along with the perfect platform to launch the counter-attack.
While 4-4-2 is often regarded as a mysterious setup, formation Howe application combines the basic principles of what constitutes success in modern football - the example of how the wings Joshua King and Harry Wilson generally end up attacking movement under central defender overload center and creating a gap.
It is the combination of the structure of the attack meticulously planned - boiled into patterns and stages of field-specific - and a defense marshalled by the impressive Nathan Ake, a definite favorite to succeed Simon Francis as captain of the club, who made the trip to Bournemouth making it difficult for the team struggled under their ,
If Bournemouth had been mostly predictable units so far this season, Norwich should be seen as contrary, it seems to oscillate between success and abject failure surprise.
Daniel Farke side began this season by making the headlines through striker Teemu Pukki, given the 'Player of the Month' for scoring five goals in the opening three games, and a superb 3-2 win over Manchester City, becoming the first team to record a league win over champions since January.
More recently, however, Norwich have lost three consecutive games, scoring only one goal in this period - a consolation goal during a surprise 5-1 at home to Aston Villa, left side of East Anglia in the unpleasant position after eight games.
In a similar style to Howe, Farke have a clear tactical vision, always playing out from the back and methodically broke through the line to make a quick transition into the final third, but at that time produced mixed results.
Norwich fate this season, therefore, will be determined by how faithfully and effectively Farke player is committed to the ideals as the season goes on - even in the face of such a stinging defeat they suffered last time.
Opta stats
Norwich have lost their last two meetings with Bournemouth in all competitions, more than they had in their previous eight against them (W3 D4 L1).
Bournemouth and Norwich are the only Premier League side yet to keep a clean sheet this season. Indeed, Norwich conceded more goals than any other team (21).
Bournemouth Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser each played 99 Premier League games for the club. The last time the sides have two players make their 100th appearance for the club in the competition in the same game is Man City in August 2016 (Jesus Navas and Fernandinho).
Teemu Pukki scored just went to Norwich in the Premier League this season. In eight games last 10 away league where Norwich scored, Pukki has found his own net at least once.
Bournemouth vs Norwich Prediction
Has always been the hosts came out on top in a clash h2h lately with the Canaries. The host had been unbeaten in their last two meetings. In h2h meetings overall, Norwich holding a bright form (W23 D15 L19). But history has shown the hosting them to be quieter in the game. Also, only eight of the previous 51 host PL fixtures falling in a draw at the end.
H2h even before their meeting with the Canaries saw the hosts pocketed victory with the score 2-1 in this place. In addition, the home side have lost only one of the last five home fixtures in their schedule. On the other hand, the trip has lost all five last away match in the main competition.
In the current season, Poppers has been won and lost three of their eight league games. They have only lost two of the recent five league ties. Meanwhile, Norwich suffered four losses in the last five games in the campaign. Guest has suffered 6 losses and 2 wins in their eight league appearances.
Even so, the name of the most sensational of the Norwich is Teemu Pukki. He has been placed in seven goals in the last five league wins Norwich. Also, he was his team's first or last scorer in four of those wins let alone be the only one at the most. Lately, he has forgotten his foot prints in the locker room. Although the win was on that further, we can expect him to score one for his team in the fightback.
Thus, the host is likely to win by both teams share a hand in the department scored.
Norwich vs Bournemouth Betting tips
Bournemouth to win and BTTS @ 2.75 (7/4).
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).
